Socialogy Grades 11-12

SOCIOLOGY

Grade 11-12

This course introduces students to major social institutions in the United States and explores the role of the student as an individual and a member of society. The individual instructor will determine the specific content for this course based on available materials, resources, and the specific needs of the school site.

In order to meet the National Council of Social Studies Standards for Sociology* students need to

MASTERY

• Apply scientific method to sociology.
• Understand the relationships among culture, society, and the individual.
• Explore the functions of social institutions.
• Investigate current events.

* A copy of the “National Council of Social Studies Standards for Sociology” can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.ncss.org